Herbalife announced its continued support of the LA Galaxy Special Olympics Unified Team. As the Official Nutrition Partner of the LA Galaxy for more than two decades, Herbalife continues its commitment to providing Unified Team athletes with the same nutrition expertise and resources that it makes available to the club’s professional players. The Special Olympics athletes, ages 16 to 25, will also receive elite training and access to professional team gear, travel, scrimmages and matches against other MLS Unified Teams.
“Building on our shared commitment to health, wellness and personalized nutrition for peak athletic performance, we’re excited to partner with the LA Galaxy to once again support the Unified Team during the 2026 season, bringing our expertise to help athletes thrive both on and off the field,” said Samantha Holway, Vice President of Regional Sales & Business Development, Herbalife North America at Herbalife. “Through this initiative, we’re excited to provide the team with the same level of expertise and resources that we’ve offered the LA Galaxy pro team for the past 20 years as their Official Nutrition Sponsor.”
Unified Team athletes officially joined the team during a signing ceremony held at Dignity Health Sports Park, where select LA Galaxy team members, Head Coach Greg Vanney, General Manager Will Kuntz, President and COO Tom Braun and mascot Cozmo attended. Following their signing, athlete families experienced a behind-the-scenes stadium tour and a nutrition session led by the members of Herbalife’s Sports Performance team who work year-round with the LA Galaxy to develop tailored nutrition strategies for each player.
“The Special Olympics Southern California Unified Sports program allows athletes to break down barriers, foster lasting friendships and showcase their talents in a truly inclusive environment,” Kuntz said. “Through our partnership with Herbalife, we are able to ensure that Special Olympics athletes not only have access to the best resources on and off the field but also build confidence and skills that will serve them for a lifetime.”
The LA Galaxy Special Olympics Unified Team will play games and scrimmages throughout the season and is part of the larger Special Olympics Unified Sports program, which brings together those with and without intellectual disabilities to compete as equals and uses the power of sports to promote social inclusion.
